Jamila: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Jamila | Girls
Origin of the name Jamila:
Derived from the Arabic jamīl (beautiful, graceful), which is from jamula (to be beautiful).
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I love this name bc it's mine…my dad spelled it a little freaky bc he is a horrible speller but I do love the name!!! Jamilas seem to br calm cool and collected…never fill of drama…my dad spelled my name Jamella!!!
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Mila, Mo, Mila Mo!!! Even co workers have called Jam!!! That's yucky!!! Jamie, Mia, Jay, Jayla
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An Arabic and African name...also a Muslim name. The name derives from the name Jamula which means "to be beautiful"…Jamila means "beautiful"
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There is a UK singer name Jamila and also a famous LA DJ named Jamila.
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There is an Indian hair dye that is called Jamila.
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